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New Light theme coming to all platforms

We're introducing a new light theme to Dracula.

It's a variation of Alucard, but now as an open-source project with a slightly different flavor, inspired by the late 1800s, which is when Bram Stoker wrote the original Dracula book. 📒

Alucard Classic Preview

Over the past few weeks, we've been working intensively to bring this new variant to all of you. This includes a brand new specification with completely new colors, available here for community contributions. 🧩

§Why now?

For years, we've heard the same question: "Will you create a light theme?", and our answer was always: "No. Dracula doesn't support light."

But a light theme goes beyond personal preference - it's essential for accessibility and usability in bright environments, especially for users with visual impairments.

🎯 After months of research and iterations, we first brought Alucard to Pro. Now, it's time to make this available to everyone — even those who don't have Pro yet.

Alucard Classic Preview - XCode

But as with everything we do, we couldn't simply copy and paste, we had to examine every little detail. That's why we've brought the same concept in a different flavor. 💛

Alucard colorschema general available? #1015 - question in Q&A

We're preparing even more tools and will soon update the website with Alucard colors!

If you'd like to upgrade, we've prepared a special code offering 20% off Dracula Pro.

§New on Dracula

We have five new additions to the clan:

  • ChatGPT: an AI-powered conversational assistant for text generation and problem-solving;
  • Docker: a containerization platform for developing, shipping, and running applications.
  • grep: a classic Unix command-line utility for searching text patterns in files;
  • ripgrep: a fast command-line search tool that recursively searches directories for regex patterns;
  • TeXworks: a simple TeX front-end program for authoring TeX and LaTeX documents;
TeXworks Screenshot

§Commit to comfort

Our physical merch celebrates the art of programming and the beauty of minimalism, crafted especially for developers who value the elegance of text-based creativity.

We want to hear from you: What products would you like us to create? From modern, functional apparel to daily essentials, collectable desk items, and much more. 🤔

We'll read every suggestion, no matter how creative or innovative. Share your ideas! 💜

Shop Merch - Banner Preview

§The end

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